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VU63 UWB

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,455 mi
Last recorded66,455 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 UWB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 66,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 66,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 60,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

engine coolant level below minimum

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Aug 2024 55,048 miles

Front arms, springs and other components corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear arms, springs, shocks and other components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 49,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 43,891 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 43,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 38,696 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 22,116 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 9,663 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 5,910 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 3,946 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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VU63 UWB is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 64,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU63 UWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU63 UWB registered?

VU63 UWB is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is VU63 UWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU63 UWB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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